Rio Like a Carioca

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Rio Like a Carioca

Bars & Restaurants | Walking Distance

Rio is not a foodie destination — the main attribute of a Carioca restaurant is usually its character. You probably won’t have the dinner of your life, but hopefully you’ll live some memorable moments in one of our favourite places, listed below:
⭐️ A house favourite. It’s a counter where you can buy fresh take-away pasta. Early beach + Veronese’s lasagna ( + nap) is a winner Sunday combo.
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La Veronese
29 A R. Visc. de Pirajá
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⭐️ A house favourite. It’s a counter where you can buy fresh take-away pasta. Early beach + Veronese’s lasagna ( + nap) is a winner Sunday combo.
They began as a hole-in-the-wall serving Brazilian wine and good quality finger food and now draw crowds to drink and flirt standing up on the street, specially on Tuesdays.
180 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Canastra Bar
42 R. Jangadeiros
180 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
They began as a hole-in-the-wall serving Brazilian wine and good quality finger food and now draw crowds to drink and flirt standing up on the street, specially on Tuesdays.
Well… good burgers.
24 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
B de Burger
24 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Well… good burgers.
Well… good burgers.
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TT Burger
67 R. Francisco Otaviano
217 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Well… good burgers.
Well… good burgers.
217 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
TT Burger
67 R. Francisco Otaviano
217 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Well… good burgers.
⭐️ Best cocktails in town, specially if you’re into Rum. Food is quite good as well.
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NOSSO
91 R. Maria Quitéria
29 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
⭐️ Best cocktails in town, specially if you’re into Rum. Food is quite good as well.
Greek(ish) restaurant, a bit more upscale. But in Rio things are seldom really upscale.
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Oia
340 - A R. Barão da Torre
36 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Greek(ish) restaurant, a bit more upscale. But in Rio things are seldom really upscale.
Oia’s Italian cousin. Vegetable lasagna is pretty good.
44 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Pici Trattoria
348 R. Barão da Torre
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Oia’s Italian cousin. Vegetable lasagna is pretty good.
Despite the fact that most of the patrons are “gringos”, serves excellent food with typical Brazilian ingredients. Drinks are also good, as are the vegetarian alternatives. Very cool atmosphere.
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Zazá Bistrô Tropical
40 R. Joana Angélica
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Despite the fact that most of the patrons are “gringos”, serves excellent food with typical Brazilian ingredients. Drinks are also good, as are the vegetarian alternatives. Very cool atmosphere.
⭐️ True carioca institution, serving since 1934. Younger waiter must be 60. Excellent place if you’re really hungry after the beach (go for the “bife a milanesa com salada de batata” (breaded steak with potato salad) and a chocolate pie for dessert) or if you just want to see the day pass sipping cold chops (draft beers).
149 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Bar Lagoa
1674 Av. Epitácio Pessoa
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⭐️ True carioca institution, serving since 1934. Younger waiter must be 60. Excellent place if you’re really hungry after the beach (go for the “bife a milanesa com salada de batata” (breaded steak with potato salad) and a chocolate pie for dessert) or if you just want to see the day pass sipping cold chops (draft beers).
Ceviche, carioca style (laid back, on the sidewalk, drinking cold chopp and / or caipirinhas).
64 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
La Carioca
173 Rua Garcia d'Avila
64 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Ceviche, carioca style (laid back, on the sidewalk, drinking cold chopp and / or caipirinhas).
⭐️ Vegan restaurant that will please even the most convict carnivore. Food and drinks are superb and the atmosphere is quite cool.
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Teva
110 Av. Henrique Dumont
35 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
⭐️ Vegan restaurant that will please even the most convict carnivore. Food and drinks are superb and the atmosphere is quite cool.
⭐️ You probably heard about Açaí, the super berry from the North region. You can have it at any juice house, but there it’ll be made a la carioca, this is, mixed with loads guaraná syrup. Amazonia Soul serves açaí as they eat in Pará, which I think is much much better.
36 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Amazônia Soul
37 R. Teixeira de Melo
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⭐️ You probably heard about Açaí, the super berry from the North region. You can have it at any juice house, but there it’ll be made a la carioca, this is, mixed with loads guaraná syrup. Amazonia Soul serves açaí as they eat in Pará, which I think is much much better.
Fancy and (truly) upscale seafood.
140 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Satyricon
192 R. Barão da Torre
140 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Fancy and (truly) upscale seafood.
Brazilian barbecue house (“churrascaria”), where they’ll bring you all kinds of meat in skewers until you say “enough”. Literally. It’s not the best churrascaria, but it’s really really close to the apartment…
190 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Carretão Ipanema Classic Grill
112 R. Visc. de Pirajá
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Brazilian barbecue house (“churrascaria”), where they’ll bring you all kinds of meat in skewers until you say “enough”. Literally. It’s not the best churrascaria, but it’s really really close to the apartment…
Cheap and tasty naturally fermented dough pizza. Nema is a closer, cheaper but not-as-tasty alternative.
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joana pizza bar
47 R. Joana Angélica
8 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Cheap and tasty naturally fermented dough pizza. Nema is a closer, cheaper but not-as-tasty alternative.
Skip Starbucks and head here for different grains of Brazilian coffee.
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Armazém do Café
261 R. Visc. de Pirajá
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Skip Starbucks and head here for different grains of Brazilian coffee.
What this little cafe lacks in charm (it is inside a commercial gallery), it excels in quality. Pão de queijo and the sweet pastries are delicious.
11 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Le P'tit Cafe
444 R. Visc. de Pirajá
11 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
What this little cafe lacks in charm (it is inside a commercial gallery), it excels in quality. Pão de queijo and the sweet pastries are delicious.
⭐️ Our favourite juice spot, you definitely should try it. Our favourite is passion fruit + sugar-apple (“fruta do conde com maracujá”), but you satisfy your curiosity and try different exotic flavours. A small tip is enthusiastically welcomed by the staff.
89 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Polis Sucos
70 R. Maria Quitéria
89 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
⭐️ Our favourite juice spot, you definitely should try it. Our favourite is passion fruit + sugar-apple (“fruta do conde com maracujá”), but you satisfy your curiosity and try different exotic flavours. A small tip is enthusiastically welcomed by the staff.
Used to be a good boteco (cheap laid back pub), but then self-gentrified and became a strange thing. Nevertheless, the caipirinhas and empadinhas are still excellent and it’s conveniently located between the beach and the apartment.
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Boteco Belmonte
242 R. Domingos Ferreira
1062 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Used to be a good boteco (cheap laid back pub), but then self-gentrified and became a strange thing. Nevertheless, the caipirinhas and empadinhas are still excellent and it’s conveniently located between the beach and the apartment.

Bars & Restaurants | Worth Checking

⭐️ Not exactly a restaurant. Well, they do have a restaurant, but the deal here is order some cold beers and “empadinhas” and sit by the shore, enjoying one of the best views in Rio. Highly advised for sunset.
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Bar e Restaurante Urca
205 R. Cândido Gaffrée
420 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
⭐️ Not exactly a restaurant. Well, they do have a restaurant, but the deal here is order some cold beers and “empadinhas” and sit by the shore, enjoying one of the best views in Rio. Highly advised for sunset.
Favourite Italian restaurant in Rio. Nearby streets have some cool boutiques.
19 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Grado Restaurante
31 R. Visc. de Carandaí
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Favourite Italian restaurant in Rio. Nearby streets have some cool boutiques.
As cariocally laid down as possible, serves excellent sea-food and cold chopp.
85 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
O Caranguejo
771 R. Barata Ribeiro
85 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
As cariocally laid down as possible, serves excellent sea-food and cold chopp.
⭐️ Best choice for late late night post party hunger strike. Or pre-party warmup. Specialised in cachaças (100+ brands) and sausage sandwiches (the sausage + garlic bread sandwich is superb).
107 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Galeto Sat's
7 R. Barata Ribeiro
107 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
⭐️ Best choice for late late night post party hunger strike. Or pre-party warmup. Specialised in cachaças (100+ brands) and sausage sandwiches (the sausage + garlic bread sandwich is superb).
Neighbours in Baixo Botafogo, or BotaSoHo, a cluster of hip bars where the 20-somethings hang out.
18 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Quartinho Bar
124 R. Arnaldo Quintela
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Neighbours in Baixo Botafogo, or BotaSoHo, a cluster of hip bars where the 20-somethings hang out.
Neighbours in Baixo Botafogo, or BotaSoHo, a cluster of hip bars where the 20-somethings hang out.
43 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
CoLAB
43 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Neighbours in Baixo Botafogo, or BotaSoHo, a cluster of hip bars where the 20-somethings hang out.
⭐️ Best feijoada and perfect excuse to head to Santa Teresa. If there’s a waiting line, just relax and wait sipping some cold beers and making new friends in the sidewalk.
289 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Bar do Mineiro
99 Rua Paschoal Carlos Magno
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⭐️ Best feijoada and perfect excuse to head to Santa Teresa. If there’s a waiting line, just relax and wait sipping some cold beers and making new friends in the sidewalk.
⭐️Rare place for more elaborate food in Centro. One of the best Cost x Benefit ratios in town.
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Lilia
45 R. do Senado
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⭐️Rare place for more elaborate food in Centro. One of the best Cost x Benefit ratios in town.
Excellent special coffee places in Centro.
Fika - Cafés especiais
58 R. do Carmo
Excellent special coffee places in Centro.
goooood coffee...
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Cafe ao Leu
50 R. Alm. Gonçalves
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goooood coffee...
⭐️ Must go if you’re a die-hard carnivore. Churrasco (endless meet on skewers) at its best + great views.
24 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Assador Rio's
s/n Av. Infante Dom Henrique
24 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
⭐️ Must go if you’re a die-hard carnivore. Churrasco (endless meet on skewers) at its best + great views.

Other Activities

A splendid house from the 50’s, tucked in the middle of the forest in Gavea, now turned into Rio’s best cultural center. They also have a good cafe inside.
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इंस्टीट्यूट मोरेरा सालेस - आईएमएस रियो
476 R. Marquês de São Vicente
216 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
A splendid house from the 50’s, tucked in the middle of the forest in Gavea, now turned into Rio’s best cultural center. They also have a good cafe inside.
A Brazilian Art Museum, located at the Olympic Boulevard, renovated for the… yes, the Olympic Games. In the boulevard you’ll also find gigantic street art panels, an Aquarium, a recently opened giant ferris wheel and Calatrava’s Museu do Amanhã. Oh, and exquisite views from Baia de Guanabara. If you happen to be there near dusk, try to catch the sunset from MAR’s balcony in the last floor.
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रियो कला संग्रहालय - MAR
5 Praça Mauá
563 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
A Brazilian Art Museum, located at the Olympic Boulevard, renovated for the… yes, the Olympic Games. In the boulevard you’ll also find gigantic street art panels, an Aquarium, a recently opened giant ferris wheel and Calatrava’s Museu do Amanhã. Oh, and exquisite views from Baia de Guanabara. If you happen to be there near dusk, try to catch the sunset from MAR’s balcony in the last floor.
Another Museum + Cafe combo, 15 mins from the Olympic Boulevard.
719 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
ब्राज़ील बैंक कला केंद्र - सीसीबीबी रियो डे जेनेरो
66 R. Primeiro de Março
719 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Another Museum + Cafe combo, 15 mins from the Olympic Boulevard.
“Santa” is a bohemian / artist neighbourhood. Nothing special to see or do, but quite pleasant to walk by. During summer there will probably be a samba around Largo dos Guimarães. Go up by Uber (Taxis will avoid going up because of the steep cobblestone streets). Recommend Lunching at Bar do Mineiro (se “restaurants”) or, if you’re up for a fancier experience, at Térèze or Aprazivel (booking advised on both).
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Santa Teresa
593 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
“Santa” is a bohemian / artist neighbourhood. Nothing special to see or do, but quite pleasant to walk by. During summer there will probably be a samba around Largo dos Guimarães. Go up by Uber (Taxis will avoid going up because of the steep cobblestone streets). Recommend Lunching at Bar do Mineiro (se “restaurants”) or, if you’re up for a fancier experience, at Térèze or Aprazivel (booking advised on both).
Rio’s Botanical Garden, really worth the visit. Commissioned by Brazil’s last emperor (yup…) due to his love of Brazilian flora. Very pleasant stroll, that can be coupled with one of Jardim Botanico’s (the neighbourhood) many restaurants.
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रियो डे जेनेरो बॉटेनिकल बाग
1008 R. Jardim Botânico
468 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Rio’s Botanical Garden, really worth the visit. Commissioned by Brazil’s last emperor (yup…) due to his love of Brazilian flora. Very pleasant stroll, that can be coupled with one of Jardim Botanico’s (the neighbourhood) many restaurants.
Be sure to watch sunset from Pedra do Arpoador. Not much more to be said. It’s glorious.
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पेद्रा दो आर्पोअडोर
s/n Avenida Francisco Bhering
379 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Be sure to watch sunset from Pedra do Arpoador. Not much more to be said. It’s glorious.

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रीति-रिवाज़ और संस्कृति

At the beach [1]

The apartment is 5 mins away from the beach. However, I prefer to walk another 5 minutes to the left and settle in front of Hotel Fasano or Hotel Arpoador Inn. Usually it’s a bit less crowded there. Specially during summer, it’s important to keep your eyes on your belongings at all times. Tourists are easy prays for pick-pocketers and fake merchants. No reason to panic, just pay attention. If you’re all going to the water at the same time, it’s customary to pack your belongings on your tote bag, handing it to your “neighbour” and asking him to keep it until you return.
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At the beach [2]

Feel free to use our umbrella and beach chairs. They are in the service bathroom. It’ll save you +- 50 bucks / day. Once returning, please enter through the garage and take the service elevator. And pleeeeease clean the sand from your feet and legs carefully before going up. There’s a faucet in the garage where you can wash it. Don’t bring the beach home with you :P
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Choose subway or Uber

If you stay between Zona Sul and Centro (you probably will), things are pretty close by. Best ways to move around are Uber and Subway. Subway station is 2 minutes from the apartment (General Osório station). In order to buy your tickets, it’s better to enter through the Visconde de Pirajá entrance.
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Supermarkets and Drugstores

Supermarkets:
 Can’t be any easier: there’s a Zona Sul supermarket beneath the apartment. If you don’t fancy this one, there are 6 other alternative within an 1 km radius. Drugstores: Almost as easy. Walk 5 mins left or right from the apartment and you will pass at least three drugstores.
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Climb on!

Rio is the largest urban climbing center in the world, with more than 500 different routes to choose from. That means you can on an easy route (easy as anyone from 6 to 60 can do it) and have a spectacular and exclusive view of the city. I highly recommend trying. Call or text my instructor Raoni (+55 21 988-415-510) or Companhia da Escalada (+55 21 993-935-060) and schedule a session. They will provide all gear needed. And, yes, it’s very very safe :D
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The Classics!

Christ Statue You can either go by tram leaving from the bottom of the mountain in Cosme Velho (this way is more charming) or take a van leaving from Lido Square at Copacabana. Be sure to also check the view from Mirante Dona Marta once you’re up there. Sugar Loaf You can walk up the first mountain through a trail beginning at Pista Claudio Coutinho. It’s an easy trail, children often do it. You can go down by the cable car even if you went up hiking. Ooooor you can climb up there! More than 50 routes lead you to the top of Pão de Açúcar, including a few easy ones.